Mardy Gilyard: I'm a Kansas City Chief

Mardy Gilyard, who runs a 4.6 40-yard dash, has spent time with the New York Jets and Philadelphia the past two seasons.

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Published: Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:26 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:31 p.m.

Flagler Palm Coast High product Mardy Gilyard, through his Twitter account, announced his signing with Kansas City. The team had yet to confirm the signing.

Gilyard said, “It's official!!!! I am a Kansas City chief” on his Twitter account.

The free agent wide receiver was the 99th overall selection of the 2010 NFL Draft by St. Louis. He played in just 11 games in 2010 and had six receptions for 63 yards.

Gilyard, who runs a 4.6 40-yard dash, has spent time with the New York Jets and Philadelphia the past two seasons. New Chiefs coach Andy Reid, formerly with the Eagles, would be familiar with the 6-foot, 187-pounder.

<p>Flagler Palm Coast High product Mardy Gilyard, through his Twitter account, announced his signing with Kansas City. The team had yet to confirm the signing. </p><p> Gilyard said, “It's official!!!! I am a Kansas City chief” on his Twitter account. </p><p> The free agent wide receiver was the 99th overall selection of the 2010 NFL Draft by St. Louis. He played in just 11 games in 2010 and had six receptions for 63 yards. </p><p> Gilyard, who runs a 4.6 40-yard dash, has spent time with the New York Jets and Philadelphia the past two seasons. New Chiefs coach Andy Reid, formerly with the Eagles, would be familiar with the 6-foot, 187-pounder.</p>